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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L830

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Announced February 2009
Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon L820
  • Replacement is Nikon L840
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L830 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm S1500 versus Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and L830 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was released 5 years before the L830 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores against the L830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Nikon L830

 Fujifilm S1500 L830 

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Fujifilm S1500

 L830 Fujifilm S1500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon L830

 Fujifilm S1500 L830 
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Nikon L830 has dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") having a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus the L830.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and L830 is 82 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1500 and L830.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L830 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography features
Nikon L830 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography features
Nikon L830 Street photography features
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (508g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1500
Sports photography with Nikon L830
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (390 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1500
Travel photography with Nikon L830
50
flash built-in
great zoom (396mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
better than average battery (390 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (765mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (508g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1500
Landscape photography with Nikon L830
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery (390 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L830 as a Vlogging camera
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (508g)
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon L830
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Nikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Nikon Coolpix L830
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-17 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345 gr (0.76 lbs) 508 gr (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 pictures
Battery form - AA
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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